Carla Feldschuh

People often ask me why I chose to specialize in dance/movement psychotherapy instead of talk therapy alone. The answer is simple – because I believe that body awareness and mindful movement help my clients go deeper in their healing.

My connection with dance goes back a long way. From an early age, I had the opportunity to learn different styles of dance, and went on to study for my BA in Dance at Laban Center in London, England.

Dance took on a different meaning for me when I started teaching. I taught dance to people of all ages, from toddlers to adults, and I realized that what matters far more than skill-building is offering people the chance to express themselves creatively. People come alive as they connect with the power of their bodies. I noticed that everyone feels better after dancing, and they experience a big payoff in terms of self-confidence and emotional well-being.

My deep belief in the connection between mind and body led me to earn my MA in dance/movement therapy at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions. Since graduating in 2000, I have worked in clinical practice in inpatient and outpatient settings. I have provided dance/movement psychotherapy for people with all kinds of mental health issues. I continue to notice that when a person connects with their body they access more of themselves, and this helps them in their growth and recovery.

I am passionate about helping you become more embodied as part of your healing process. I know from my 20+ years’ experience as a dance/movement therapist that strengthening your mind-body connection is key to your growth process in therapy. As well as feeling better, you will also grow more resilient. As a psychotherapist  I am committed to creating a safe space for your unique healing process, however that unfolds.

I currently have a Manhattan-based private practice in dance/movement therapy and I teach graduate students in the Creative Arts Therapy program at the Pratt Institute, NY.